Egyptian Art332–30 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Column Capital in the form of a Bes-image |
| Medium | Limestone |
| Dimensions | h. 39.5 cm (15 9/16 in); w. 52 cm (20 1/2 in); d. 21.5 cm (8 7/16 in) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | 332–30 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1923 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Ptolemaic Period |
| Date Range | 332 BC – 30 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Eastern Delta |
| Country | Egypt |
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BI
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IW
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 551897